Live-in Volunteer Internships
Raphael House of San Francisco is a unique family shelter with a live-in Orthodox Christian community dedicated to the service of our families. The live-in community at Raphael House provides 3-9 month opportunities where interns are able to gain knowledge of the shelter as a whole and live in a unique community dedicated to the long term success of our families.
The Live-In Volunteer Program is open to men and women age 18 and older who are interested in combining prayer life and study of Eastern Orthodox Christianity with direct service to families in crisis. Please note that while a prayer life is a central tenant of the live-in community, we do not place any religious requirements on the families we serve.
We welcome students and recent graduates who would like to have a meaningful volunteer internship working with homeless families or in our children's program.
Raphael House has hosted Orthodox Christian young people from around the world, including Germany, Russia, Bulgaria, Romania, Ireland, Tasmania, Australia, Canada, and many parts of the United States.
If you are interested in learning more about this distinctive opportunity, please complete the Live-in Volunteer Internship Application.